Established in 1997 to galvanize volunteerism on a regular basis, A Time to Help stages monthly projects to aid the needy and promote unity in metro Detroit.
Since then, more than 200 monthly projects have been completed by thousands of volunteers, ranging from building houses, delivering meals, beautifying city streets, running adoption fairs, repairing homeless shelters, packing food, and hosting an annual Christmas party to a shelter for battered women.
Monthly projects are usually held on Saturday mornings, and volunteers can sign up for one, two or all, and there are no requirements, except that, for most events, volunteers should be at least 18 years of age. Older teenagers can come if accompanied by at least one adult supervisor for every four of them. Mitch Albom and WJR co-host Ken Brown often attend.
Do you have a suggestion for a project, or have a question about volunteering? Contact Clare Kelley at clare@saydetroit.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Volunteer with Us
A Time to Help the Pope Francis Center
Every morning, the Pope Francis Center’s mission is driven by volunteers who serve breakfast and lunch, manage laundry and showers, distribute hygiene items and clothing, and much more for over 200 guests each day. When you arrive for your shift, their staff will walk you through the day and assign tasks. Volunteer roles include: Food Service, Front Office and Showers, and Laundry Service.
Event Date/Time: Saturday, February 21, 6:45am-11:15am
Volunteers Needed: 12
Location: They operate at Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church at 438 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48226. | 438 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48226. | Map
Parking: Complimentary volunteer parking is available at the UDM Law School gated parking lot, located on Larned directly across the street from the Center. Enter the Center near the courtyard between UDM Law School and Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church.
Sign up at Bloomerang Volunteer: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=3wh93uxq7k2j98
Questions: clare@saydetroit.org
Attire/Other Info: Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Snacks and refreshments will be provided – and don’t forget to pick up a free ATTH T-shirt if you don’t have one! Please don’t attend and unregister if you don’t feel well. This is a registration-only event.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
**Please select the specific shift in Step 2 of registration or your spot will not be reserved.**
